Author: korislv

The fifth concert of the cycle Latvian Composers for Latvia’s Centenary

State Choir LATVIJA offers to its audience final concert in the cycle Latvian Composers for Latvia’s Centenary. This Thursday on February 15, 2018 at 7 p.m. traditionally held in Ziedonis Hall of the National Library of Latvia. Four concerts of this cycle have already been performed. More than 60 a cappella compositions for mixed choir by Latvian composers have…
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ĒRIKS EŠENVALDS’S VOLCANO SYMPHONY

Concert date: 2018 gada 10. March, 19:00 Concert place: Vidzeme concert hall CĒSIS  State Choir LATVIJA Latvian National Symphony Orchestra Dita Kreinberga, principal Māris SIRMAIS, conductor Roberts Rubīns, director Renārs Vimba, video Didzis Jaunzems, stage Mārtiņš Feldmanis, lights Ēriks Ešenvalds Volcano Symphony (world premiere) After the successful production of Northern Lights, dedicated to aurora borealis, Ešenvalds continues his exploration of nature,…
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State Choir “Latvia” is participating in Brahms German Requiem performancee

The State Choir “Latvija” has traveled to Germany, where on April 10, Bremen’s Dame, together with the Bremen German Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra and its artistic director and conductor Pāvo Jervi, will perform Johannes Brahms’s grand vocal symphonic work “German Requiem”.

Concert recording of Johannes Brahms German Requiem

This Sunday, April 22, 3sat channel will stream Johannes Brahms German Requiem from Bremen’s Dome. Under the direction of conductor Paavo Järvi, the concert with State Choir LATVIJA was attended by The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, soprano Valentine Farkas, and baritone Matthias Goerne. We also invite you to experience this musical event, which marks the 150…
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Concert LATVIAN COMPOSERS FOR CENTENARY OF LATVIA on live stream

The live stream will be shown here: http://straume.lmt.lv/lv/kultura/kultura/latvijas-komponisti-latvijas-simtgadei/1022658

21st International Sacred Music Festival

21st International Sacred Music Festival to take place from the 18th of August to the 8th of September This summer, the State Choir Latvija along with Festival Artistic Director and Head Conductor Māris Sirmais again invites audiences to the International Sacred Music Festival. This marks the festival’s twenty-first year, and audiences can look forward to…
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Anniversary concert of Inese Zandere

Anniversary concert of Inese Zandere will take place at Latvian National Library at September 24. Programme: Valts Pūce, Rihards Dubra, Raimonds Pauls, Arturs Maskats, Pēteris Vasks, Ēriks Ešenvalds pieces with Inese Zandere texts.   Tickets: www.bilesuparadize.lv

CHOIR “LATVIJA” INVITES TO A CONCERT FOR CHILDREN

This year, at the end of December the State Choir “Latvija”will invite small listeners – pre-school and primary school children with their parents-to their castle in the Zirgu Street Concert Hall – to get acquainted with the miraculous musical unit – choir. In an hour-long concert show, children will be introduced to what the choir…
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Celebration in the Choi’r palace

CELEBRATION IN THE CHOIR’S PALACE / Musical stories and farytales for children 28.12.2018. and 29.12.2018. 3pm and 5pm at Zirgu concert hall.  Tickets: https://www.bilesuparadize.lv/lv/performances/performance/16637

The State Choir LATVIJA will be touring Canada for the first time

Exciting news! The State Choir LATVIJA, under the artistic direction of Māris Sirmais, will be touring Canada for the first time from July 3 – 13, 2019! The New York Times has characterized the State Choir LATVIJA’s sound as “exquisite, beautiful and magnificent”. Celebrating its 77th season in 2019, the choir is internationally recognized as…
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RICHARD WAGNER. TWILIGHT OF THE GODS

GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG – THE TWILIGHT OF THE GODS Richard Wagner (1813–1883) Conductor JAAP VAN ZWEDEN Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, State Choir Latvija, Hong Kong Philharmonic choir, Bamberg Symphony Chorus The Three Norns – Sarah Castle, Stephanie Houtzeel, Jenufa GleichBrünnhilde – Gun-Brit Barkmin, SopranoSiegfried – Daniel Brenna, TenorGunther – Shenyang, Bass-baritoneHagen – Eric Halfvarson, BassGutrune – Amanda…
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Emīls Dārziņš

Choir songs by Emīls DārziņšState Choir LATVIJAconductor Māris Sirmais © State Choir Latvija Published in 2015 Nāru dziesma Jānis Jaunsudrabiņš, no lugas “Traģēdija” Sapņu tālumā Aspazija Mirdzi, kā zvaigzne Kārlis Jēkabsons Pie tēvu zemes dārgās Frīdrihs Šillers, atdz. Auseklis Minjona Johans Volfgangs fon Gēte, atdz. Rūdolfs Blaumanis Nāc man līdz! Kārlis Jēkabsons Ja uz Betlēmi es…
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AMBER VEIN

State Choir LatvijaConductor MĀRIS SIRMAIS © State Choir LatvijaPublished on 2014 Dzintara acis Ēriks Ešenvalds / Kārlis Vērdiņš Didieji mainai Mārtiņš Viļums / Donatas Petrosius Ne opasnaya podvodnaya lodka Georgs Pelēcis / Andrei Sen – Senkov Odpływ Jēkabs Jančevskis / Tadeusz Dąbrowski Skazhi Līga Celma – Kursiete / Ostap Slyvynsky Ruka Juris Vaivods / Petr…
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At the foot of the sky

State Choir LATVIJA conductor Māris Sirmais composer Ēriks Ešenvalds Released in 2013 Tāls ceļš (Long Road) Northern Lights Vineta Senecas Zodiac Stars Sun Dogs I: The Witnesses Sun Dogs II: The Beauty of This Miracle In Paradisum iTunes Amazon Spotify

From the Baltic Coast

State Choir Latvija conductor Māris Sirmais Released in 2008 Pūt, vējiņi Imants Ramiņš  Evening Ēriks Ēšenvalds Pater Noster Vytautas Miškinis The Deer’s Cry Arvo Pärt Māte saule Pēteris Vasks  Hail, Qoueen of Heaven Rihards Dubra В начале было Слово… Pēteris Butāns Смертью смерть поправ Georgs Pelēcis: Ексапостиларий  Стихира  Аллилуия  Ja Tu no debesīm nonāksi Rihards Dubra Raua needmine Veljo Tormis  iTunes Amazon Spotify